Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,542, 281,313 and 56,214
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 187,542, 281,313 and 56,214 is: 84,321
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,542 : 281,313 = 56,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,542/281,313 = 56,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,542x = 281,313 × 56,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,542x = 15,813,728,982 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,813,728,982/187,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,321
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